Dance

Year 1 Term1

Technique Classes focussing on different styles influenced by practitioners

Performance in a Quartet

Introduction and overview of the early development of modern dance in the 20th century and the beginnings of dance in Britain

Introduction to the study of the Optional Set Work ‘Sutra’ (2008), context, analysis and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Knowledge and understanding of the stylistic features of the compulsory area of study: Rambert Dance Company (formerly Ballet Rambert) 1966- 2002.

Introduction to the study of the compulsory set work Rooster (Bruce, 1991): context and analysis

Year 1 Term 2

Technique Classes focussing on different styles influenced by practitioners

Performance in a Quartet continued

Knowledge and understanding of professional works from The Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain period

Details on named practitioners, Hofesh Shechter and Akram Khan with consideration of the similarities and differences between their styles

Introduction to Christopher Bruce. Details of the compulsory set work choreographer Christopher Bruce: background and influences. Exploration of the features of the movement and choreographic style of Christopher Bruce

Year 1 Term 3

Solo in the style of a Practitioner

Choreographic Workshops

Knowledge and understanding of professional works performed by Rambert Dance Company. E.g, Sergeant Early’s Dream (Bruce, 1984) and Roughcut (Alston, 1990).

Consideration of the changes within the Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain

Introduction to the changes and development of the Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in relation to Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Year 2 Term 1

Continued Solo in the style of a Practitioner

Choreographic Workshops

Group Choreography – external stimulus set

Continued analysis of the Optional Set Work ‘Sutra’ (2008)

Continued analysis of Compulsory Set Work ‘Rooster’ (1991)

Introduction to the named practitioners linked to Rambert Dance Company (formerly Ballet Rambert) e.g Robert North and Richard Alston: background and influences.

Year 2 Term 2

Practical Examinations – Performance in a Quartet, Solo in the style of a Practitioner and Group Choreography (External Examiner)

Revision of the context and analysis of the compulsory set work ‘Rooster’ (Bruce, 1991).